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The historic Kulm Hotel St. Moritz updates its largest guestroom to become resorts cosiest and arguably most modern The sunny Engadine Valley is dotted with the ultimate luxury, blending the best of Swiss hospitality's rich tradition. The time has finally come for the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the resort's original hotel founded in 1856, to unveil the revamped Corvatsch Suite by internationally renowned French hotel designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The new Corvatsch Suite is icing on the cake following designer Rochon's elegant work at the Kulm's sister property, the nearby Grand Hotel Kronenhof, where guests could already experience the comfort and attention to detail in the property's newly refurbished rooms and suites, as we wrote in our Royal issue. Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Piz Nair Mountain view, all images courtesy of www.kulm.com Using tranquil elegant colours, premium materials and comfortable furnishings, while discreetly incorporating the latest technology, Pierre-Yves Rochon now updates the former Presidential Suite, featuring views out over Lake St. Moritz towards the Corvatsch mountain, which is owned by the same company that owns the hotel. Main Lobby Kulm Hotel While the overall style of the Corvatsch Suite can be described as contemporary Alpine chic, it is definitely the ancient Alps themselves that give the room its real wow factor. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the Suite’s wrap-around windows and two balconies simultaneously invite the stunning natural backdrop into the room and offer the most magnificent vistas out over the Engadine valley. Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the 176 square metre Corvatsch Suite by Pierre-Yves Rochon A reason for choosing regional suppliers was to minimise the travel miles of the re-design, but when furniture had to be brought in from further afield, sustainability was an important consideration. This resulted in the inclusion of the 1970s inspired dining chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, which have been engineered to be completely disassembled for ease of disposal and recycling of the organic premium materials, starting with the metal core. Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the Corvatsch Suite Similarly, the Little Petra sheepskin armchairs by Viggo Boesen in front of the fireplace are made from wood sourced from sustainable woods, adding to the luxury experience of staying in a £1.5 million (CHF 1.75 million) refurbished Suite. These sheepskin armchairs are the best place to sit, in front of a roaring log fire, on a crisp winter’s day with a glass of Champagne in hand, while the cosy corner seat beneath the window is the perfect spot to witness “blue hour”, when the mountains change colour from glistening white to icy blue as the sun sets after another fabulous day on the slopes. Master Bathroom, the Corvatsch Suite While the Corvatsch Suite has one bedroom, it can be connected to an adjacent Junior Suite, 43 square metres in size, that has been renovated in a very similar style, thereby creating one large apartment of 219 square metres, suitable for families. Winter rates for the Corvatsch Suite start from CHF6,100 (approx. £5,400) for two people on a half-board basis; while winter rates for the Corvatsch Suite and adjoining Junior Suite start from CHF8,800 (approx. £7,700) for four people on a half-board basis. To book, call +41 81 836 8000, email info@kulm.com or visit www.kulm.com Master Bathroom When renovating the Suite, Rochon focused heavily on using materials, manufacturers and craftsmen from Graubünden in order to give the room an authentic Alpine feel. For example, the bathroom has massive Valser granite basins, while Swiss stone pine wood has been used in the bathroom cladding and in the creation of a bench beneath the large corner window that is very typical of the Engadine region. Additionally, the artworks include a series of monochrome images taken by local photographer Gian Giovanoli of the valley, further strengthening the local connection. Master Bathroom of the Corvatsch Suite features massive Valser granite basins The Corvatsch Suite connectsto an adjacent Junior Suite, 43 square metres in size Lobby Kulm Hotel Since the 19th century, the Kulm Hotel has changed considerably through expansion and renovation, but the fabulous location at the heart of St. Moritz with views over the Lake remains the same. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Kulm Hotel St. Moritz has 164 rooms, six restaurants (including formal dining in the Grand Restaurant, the Italian Pizzeria with 14 Gault Millau points and local Engadine specialities at Chesa al Parc); the extensive Kulm Spa St. Moritz (with a 20m indoor pool with underwater music, various saunas and steam room, a Jacuzzi, a fullyequipped gym and treatment rooms, all with stunning views over Lake St. Moritz); and six conference rooms, with capacities ranging from 50 to 500 people. Lobby Kulm Hotel Kulm Hotel St. Moritz as the first hotel to be built in St. Moritz, became popular for summer spa and painting holidays, particularly among the British who comprised around 75% of the hotel guests. The then owner of the Kulm Hotel, Johannes Badrutt, initiated winter holidays to St. Moritz from 1864 and, as a result, the hotel, resort and Switzerland itself celebrated 150 years of winter tourism in the 2014/15 season. Wellness Private Spa at Kulm Hotel Wellness Spa Treatment room with Lake St. Moritz panoramic views Popular Kulm Country Club has outdoor and indoor areas Kulm Hotel's Grand Restaurant Kulm Hotel Outdoor Pool

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama unveil Mens Ready to Wear, bags, shoes and accessories Maison LOUIS VUITTON proudly unveils the continuation of the collaboration with YAYOI KUSAMA. The Japanese avant-garde artist is known worldwide for her hypnotic and colorful art. True to her signature, which she has preserved over the years, she uses her motifs in endless succession and in this way conquers the entire space. LOUIS VUITTON last met the magical art of YAYOI KUSAMA in 2012. But this relationship never ended - ten years later the sequel followed. A first glimpse of the collaboration between LOUIS VUITTON and YAYOI KUSAMA was given in May 2022 in San Diego during the LOUIS VUITTON Cruise 2023 show. In line with LOUIS VUITTON's artistic collaborations, the encounter between the Maison and YAYOI KUSAMA is based on openness, iconoclasm and, above all, on a mutual appreciation of craftsmanship and excellence over the everyday. The collaboration, which embraces both the women's and men's worlds in the form of ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, accessories, luggage, suitcases and fragrances, is divided into two drops with different thematic directions, all following the iconic ones Motifs by YAYOI KUSAMA. The motif of the PAINTED DOTS is the origin of this project. The Dots are a direct translation of YAYOI KUSAMA's artistic signature through an intricate technique of screen printing and embossing onto leather or iconic coated canvas. The METAL DOTS collection is an expression of infinity, inspired by YAYOI KUSAMA's reflecting spheres - a motif known from her daffodil garden shown (unofficially) at the 33rd Venice Biennale in 1966. The PAINTED DOTS later transform into the better-known INFINITY DOTS. It is the artist's most popular motif and as a collection, one that includes the most pieces across all product categories for both women and men, appearing in both Drop 1 and Drop 2. Another of Kusama's passions is flowers; the fleeting beauty of the ephemeral is contrasted with the sense of the eternal and infinite. The collaboration between LOUIS VUITTON and YAYOI KUSAMA is celebrated in a fully immersive visual landscape ranging from window displays to pop-ups to animated billboards, AR experiences, an XR game and a proprietary advertising campaign. LOUIS VUITTON x YAYOI KUSAMA Drop 1 will be launched worldwide on January 6th. All images courtesy of www.louisvuitton.com

Since 2012, Piaget has always celebrated Chinese New Year as the key occasion to gather its Piaget Society around those moments of shared joy. As a tribute to the cultural Chinese festivities, the limited-edition Altiplano timepiece feature the year’s zodiac animal in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel. After eleven horological and enamel creations, this year marks the last zodiac sign in the series that is celebrating the year of the rabbit, an animal which represents hope and long life. Created by the master enameller Anita Porchet (collaborating with Piaget since 2006) and her flawless art, this 38 pieces limited edition Altiplano depict two luminous rabbits, housed in a 38 mm 18K white gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.71 ct). Powered by the Maison’s ultra-thin, manual-winding 430P movement, the boutique exclusive Altiplano is fitted with a black alligator leather strap. Celebrate Chinese New Year with Extraleganza!

The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine has announced the provisional Official Calendar of the Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week® Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 which will run in January The Federation numbers some one hundred members, amongst whom feature the most emblematic brands on the global stage. It comprises three Chambres Syndicales or central bodies (Haute Couture, Women's and Men's Fashion). The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode brings together fashion brands that foster creation and international development. It seeks to promote French fashion culture, where Haute Couture and creation have a major impact by combining traditional know how and contemporary technology at all times. It contributes to bolstering Paris in its role as worldwide fashion capital in particular coordinating Paris Fashion Week®. Stéphane Rolland Caftans FW21 Look 6 Stéphane Rolland Caftans FW21 Look 7 Stéphane Rolland Caftans FW21 Look 8b This season, 22 Houses are listed on the Official Calendar. The provisional Official Calendar includes 23 shows and presentations. The opening show will be by the House of Schiappareli, and shows will also be broadcast on the Paris Fashion Week® platform : https:// parisfashionweek.fhcm.paris/en/

Engadin Art Talks takes place in conjunction to Davos, Switzerland, however the topic is art but with the same aim of benefiting humanity and development. Since over ten years the E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks takes place at the Halle am Plazzet in Zuoz every year at the end of January. Each year, a new topic determines the framework for the talks. The Engadin region is renowned throughout the world for its magnificent scenery, winter sports and the glamour of St Moritz. What is often forgotten, however, is that the Engadin was always a prominent location for art and artists, philosophy and dialogue, with prominent visitors, artists and thinkers passing through and residing in the region. The mission is to bridge and integrate art, architecture and landscape with a holistic visitor’s experience. HOFFNUNG? HOFFNUNG!, the upcoming event that translates as HOPE? HOPE!, encourages a deeper understanding of hope as an intrinsically human state of mind and as a fundamental driving force. The weekend’s public programme sees the participation of international speakers from within and outside the creative field, thus enhancing a plurality of voices. Participating speakers include artists, architects and landscape architects, authors, scientists, sustainability and humanitarian experts whose practice deals with the environment and notions of togetherness, both physical and verbal. The gathering in Zuoz covers a range of topics that span from the artistic practices of some contemporary artists, the exploration of humanitarian, social, cultural, and political issues, the search for novel responses to the climate change crisis, and the investigation of new visions of our social lives. The curatorial team that defines the respective topic consists of Daniel Baumann, Director Kunsthalle Zürich, Bice Curiger, artistic Director Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director Serpentine Gallery London, Philip Ursprung, Professor of Art and Architectural History ETH Zürich. Thus, over the past eight years, more than 290 international artists, architects, designers and writers have come to us as guests and presented their projects, ideas and visions on the defined theme. E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks were founded by Cristina Bechtler together with Hans Ulrich Obrist. The correspondence between the members of the Crystal Chain, a group comprising twelve architects and artist established in winter 1919 by Bruno Taut, provides a theoretical basis for the E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks — as well as the theme of the first event in 2010. After the First World War, the members of the group wanted to develop new ideas and utopias, and thus establish the foundations for an architecture of the future. The medium they used to communicate was a chain letter in which ideas, drafts and drawings were circulated and discussed under pseudonyms. Their aim was to foster belief and community symbolically through (imaginary) ceremonial buildings.

The 6th EU-GCC Business Forum Concludes in Brussels with Leading Speakers from Europe and the GCC Business and government leaders from the European Union and the GCC came together at the 6th EU-GCC Business Forum discussing how best to drive the post-pandemic recovery in the EU and the GCC towards a green and digital future. The event took place at the Residence Palace, Brussels, and included interactive panel discussions that covered different topics relating the overall theme of the Forum ‘People, Place, Prosperity: Rebuilding After the Pandemic’. Opening the Forum, Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Union said “The EU is fully committed to strengthening economic ties between our two regional blocs. By developing our areas of mutual interest, by working in a more collaborative way, we can achieve real benefits. We have great shared potential to build more resilient, sustainable and efficient economic models. Such transformations can deliver great advantages for our citizens, our businesses, and our natural environment.”. Speakers from Europe and the GCC discussed the potential future business opportunities in sessions covering topics such as The New Concept of Industry 5.0 and the Evolution of the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Maximising Business Opportunities from the Green Deal and Circular Economy and Innovation; Digitalisation and Creativity – How Policy Makers Can Spur Innovation in the Digital Economy. A dedicated session was also held on Trade & Investment Opportunities with speakers discussing how to generate more trade through removing regulatory and other barriers. “The possibilities are huge for more EU-GCC economic cooperation, trade and investment in an increasingly green and digitalised global economy. We should tap on the full potential of this emerging new dimension of cooperation between our regions. I am sure that today’s impressive EU-GCC Business Forum will contribute to this objective in a significant and tangible way” said Mr. Leopoldo Rubinacci, Deputy Director General, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission. Dr. Abdel Aziz Abu-Hamad Aluwaisheg, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council said in his opening speech, “The relationship between the EU and the GCC has significantly grown over the past 35 years, and in May this year, the EU announced the joint communication to the European Parliament and the Council with the Gulf, stressing further the importance of this relationship. Despite difficult circumstances, GCC economies have done very well in 2022, passing a major milestone in their history. For the first time, their combined GDP exceeded $2 trillion, making the GCC the 9th largest economy worldwide. Saudi Arabia’s GDP alone is above $1 trillion. While the overall picture is optimistic, even uplifting, there are many challenges ahead, especially the risk of global recession, which means that both policy makers and business leaders need to double their efforts to avoid local recessions or reduce their effects.” Overall, the business forum highlighted various opportunities for future enhancement of trade and investment between the two regions including, · The Panel on People discussed how the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 has a direct impact on how we will work and live. Industry 5.0‘s focus on social and environmental sustainability & its human-centredness has transformational potential, also increases the complexity and risks associated with this transition which need to be properly managed towards a new growth paradigm. The EU and GCC can partner on exchanging educational and professional development approaches and lessons learned to prepare their workforce. The EU can share lessons learned with regards to social protection to secure stability in times of transition while creatively exploring new pathways with GCC partners. · The Panel of Place discussed the way we live will further transform which requires new infrastructure, including physical spaces, but also for how we travel, communicate, and consume. The green and digital transitions will continue to open new pathways for leveraging a new growth paradigm –one which reconciles economic growth, social stability, and environmental protection. Innovation is the foundational mindset for the green and digital economy which needs to be fostered by both business and policy leaders. The Panel of Prosperity discussed how the pandemic has highlighted the need for greater resilience of the physical dimensions of the global economy. Increasing globalisation and localisation are two opposing forces which will influence economic activities in the near-to-medium future. Digital transformation has become further accelerated by the pandemic, which –amongst other factors -led to the emergence of Industry 5.0. Creativity –through its connection to innovation –will be a key dimension · to ensure long-term prosperity in an increasingly complex world. Partnerships between the EU and GCC will be key to enhancing prosperity for both regions; information and experience exchange are thus essential moving forward to rebuilding after the pandemic. · The Panel on Investment Facilitation discussed how both the EU and GCC have engaged in reform efforts to facilitate FDI. However, there is still untapped potential for both sides. New business models and products, as for example. those connected to the green and digital transition, have opened up new investment opportunities but also have highlighted a need for new standards as well as enhanced public scrutiny. Ongoing dialogue and action between the EU and the GCC need to be enhanced to foster investments and strategic partnerships both at a business and governmental level; on the latter there is a regular Trade and Investment Dialogue with the GCC which is being further enhanced. The planned establishment of an EU Chambers of Commerce in the GCC will facilitate the business-to-business level contacts.

The continued success of a quintessential Monaco leather fashion brand. @evarojeleather Eva Rojinsky, the founder of Eva Roje, the Monaco luxury leather brand, has shared in an exclusive interview with Vissionaire MoralModa. Q: What’s the vision of your brand? Quintessentially our product is luxury because of the quality and durability of the materials, and our innovation and savoir-faire in leather techniques. Real luxury should also mean never having to sacrifice comfort for style: EvaRoje garments are designed to be worn every day, as well as on special occasions. Q: Where do you produce your leather goods? I interlace the French aesthetic into the design with Italian craftsmanship. All of our products are exclusively made in Naples because this is where the best technically-skilled talent is; the attention to detail there is world-class. Q: Where do you sell your leather jackets? We sell in London, Monaco and Paris, and we are excited about joining Porterium's luxury marketplace. This unique shopping platform—with its collaborations and international reach—is a great fit for us. We're also looking forward to the possibility of physical pop-ups around the fashion meccas that are part of Porterium. Q: What's one thing you wish for our readers? I hope you are all having a great time with your families, friends and loved ones. This year I would like to wish you all the best in finding your own style that is in harmony with your life and principles. I am ready to help you with our best examples of leather jackets. All images courtesy of www.evaroje.com/fr

Michel Ghatan initiates a partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) to raise money for conservation programs by auctioning artworks By Liliya Tippets Michel Ghatan's recent solo exhibition Michel Ghatan: From Kilimanjaro to The Virunga Mountains, showcasing the majestic wildlife photography was curated by Helen Ho, at Alon Zakaim fine art gallery in London. The exhibition spanned the photographer’s career to date, from his most celebrated image of the late big Tusker, Tim, to his most recent portraits of the Nyakagezi gorilla family in The Virunga Mountains. Since first travelling to Tanzania in 2010, Michel has been in love with the East African wildlife, seeking its beauty and remoteness which contrasts his city life. Michel has spent the decade since this first visit further exploring Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda and Kenya, all the while developing his unique photographic process which is a testament to his passion for the wilderness. This October Michel participated at Sotheby's inaugural Impact Gala in New York, where one of Michel photographs got auctioned for USD16'500 benefiting Sebastião Salgado's Instituto Terra Foundation. Michel Ghatan. Courtesy all images, Michel Ghatan Photography London. He uses local tribesmen including Maasai, Kikuyu and Samburu warriors as trackers, often on walking safaris – the purest method of meeting and photographing wild animals. Rather than relying on telephoto lenses and remote controls, which would allow him to work from the comfort of a Jeep, the majority of Michel’s photographs are taken on foot with a 35mm lens, often taken as close as two meters from his subjects. Photographing mountain gorillas is a notoriously difficult task – these magnificent animals (who happen to share 98% of human DNA) live in what is known as “impenetrable forests”, an intensely dense terrain with poor visibility and humid tropical climate. Over four days, trekking about six hours per day, at an altitude of 2,800 metres, Michel and his team of rangers and trackers focused on a family of gorillas that originated from Rwanda. This family is particularly unique for its high number of silverbacks (three). Given the endangered status of mountain gorillas, photographers like Michel are only allowed one hour per day with the gorillas, which makes it even more challenging. When photographing nature, the viewer receives the message more unfiltered. What is your primary intention with this series of photographs? Michel Ghatan: Traditionally, I have always taken portraits of animals in their state of being, while trying to establish a close communication between me and the subject. When you are dealing with wild animals everything is on their terms, not mine. It requires perfect preparation, understanding of nature and patience. Usually, time is on your side if you manage those elements. Measuring the distance between you and the animal whilst predicting his behaviour as well as what he is allowing you to do is a big part of what I do. With gorillas, the challenge is very different. On one hand the animal is the closest species to humans in terms of DNA but on the other you have only one hour a day with them. No matter how long the trek is. So, you are stuck between this feeling of seeing “someone” similar to you and racing against time. I think the result speaks for itself. Those images of mountain gorillas are a mirror to human behaviours. You have visited Africa as a photographer during the past decade. What developments struck you most and how has your approach changed over the time? Michel Ghatan: It’s an interesting question. The years I started visiting Africa were right after a terrible drought that affected almost every country on the eastern side of the continent. Kenya for instance, lost a lot of elephants because of drought and poaching accelerated to unprecedented levels as a consequence. Those terrible years were followed by significant positive conservation efforts and the situation got much better to the point poaching got under control until Covid struck. Covid had a terrible impact over the world of course but in Africa it got even worse. I went multiple times to Kenya in 2020-2021 and the parks were completely empty. I felt it was my duty to support them as much as possible. Villagers with zero income facing a choice between starvation or poaching. Governments weren’t prepared for this. Unfortunately, 2022 seems to be another year of terrible drought. People’s resilience is constantly put at test even when doing the right thing is in their blood. How do you intend to continue your work in Africa and promote awareness about endangered species on the continent? Michel Ghatan: Africa has given me the opportunity to express my artistic needs through photography and I feel embedded to protect it. I am planning to return early November this year to photograph elephant groups in desertic conditions. Currently, I am doing a partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) to raise money for conservation programs by auctioning artworks that were presented during my latest exhibition in London: “From Kilimanjaro to The Virunga Mountains” at Alon Zakaim Fine art gallery.

Sir Lewis Hamilton demanded that GPDA members were more involved in the conversation as he claimed drivers can help the sport's future On 17. November 2022 Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi athlete wore cotton-silk shirt and lila pants with bag by LOUIS VUITTON. Sir Lewis Hamilton has been at the pinnacle for Formula 1 for over a decade now, the Briton rising through the karting and junior formula ranks to 7-time world champion having climbed 190 podiums in his career so far. The athlete is also outspoken on matters that concern race and work enviroment and well-beeing. Now Jackie Stewart has called on F1 bosses to give more power to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association weeks after similar comments from Lewis Hamilton. The three-time world champion said the GPDA should “have more influence” over decisions surrounding the sport. He stressed the body was “much more powerful” when he was chairman of the organisation, according to Express Sport, The group was instrumental in removing the Nurburgring from the calendar after 1976 and also helped organise a driver's strike at the 1982 South African Grand Prix. The organisation was eventually disbanded but reformed after the death of Roland Ratzenberger at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Members meet at most events but the group has lost much of its power when it comes to making key decisions over the sport. The GPDA outlined their dissatisfaction with the sport in a letter to F1 bosses back in 2016. A few years later in 2019, Lewis Hamilton argued that drivers should have more of a say over the new 2022 regulations. He hit back at F1 for allowing the regulations to be decided by “people with power” while the drivers get little say. Hamilton demanded that GPDA members were more involved in the conversation as he claimed drivers can help the sport's future. The Mercedes star also called for the GPDA to have more influence after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. All 20 drivers sat down for a meal ahead of the season finale in a send-off for Sebastian Vettel, prompting Hamilton to outline the possible future of the organisation. The Briton explained: "Maybe we will make this an annual thing here, and maybe we will add another one in the year, but there is a lot we can do as the GPDA, as a united group.

During the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Final between France and Argentina in Doha, Qatar Deepika Padukone was joined by Iker Casullas, the 2020 Spanish World Champion to present the FIFA trophy Deepika Padukone wore a full LOUIS VUITTON look while presenting the FIFA World Cup™ trophy in the LOUIS VUITTON Trophy Trunk during the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Final between France and Argentina in Doha, Qatar. Deepika Padukone was joined by Iker Casullas, the 2020 Spanish World Champion. Deepika Padukone wore an orange ruched sleeveless parka, cotton poplin shirt, black silk midi skirt with a chain belt and black leather boots by LOUIS VUITTON. "Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton" For the fourth time in a row, LOUIS VUITTON has designed the case for the official FIFA World Cup™ trophy. The case, plated in titanium, is a bespoke design, designed and handcrafted by skilled artisans in the Maison's atelier in Asnières, France, and transports football's most prestigious prize. The contemporary creation continues the LOUIS VUITTON tradition of creating cases for the transport and presentation of trophies for the most important and coveted sporting events in the world.

Une sélection d'importantes pièces d'horlogerie et de joaillerie modernes et anciennes. Vente aux enchères JEUDI, LE 19 JANVIER 2023 Monte-Carlo Bay, Hotel & Resort De 14h30 à 18h30 (Monaco) EXPOSITION DES LOTS Monte-Carlo Bay, Sincerity Room 40 Av. Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco Mardi, le 17 janvier de 10h00 à 18h00 Mercredi, le 18 janvier de 10h00 à 18h00 Jeudi, le 19 janvier de 10h00 à 18h00 Tel: +37797983144, Email: monaco@antiquorum.swiss Antiquorum annonce sa prochaine vente aux enchères, qui aura lieu dans la Principauté de Monaco, sur les rives de la Méditerranée, au Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, le jeudi 19 janvier 2023. Rassemblant 226 lots, l'impressionnante collection aux enchères témoigne de l'attachement inégalé que porte Antiquorum à la variété d’exception, ambition de la Maison depuis sa création en 1974. Les connaisseurs, à la recherche de la pièce maîtresse de leur collection, apprécieront le LOT 216, une Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" en merveilleuse condition. Les amateurs désireux de se lancer dans la course trouveront certainement un intérêt dans des pièces telles que le LOT 201, l'un des premiers modèles Rolex Submariner "Comex" jamais produits, ou encore le LOT 167, la contemporaine Patek Philippe Ref. 5711 avec cadran vert. Les collectionneurs passionnés qui apprécient les créations plus singulières ; symboles d’histoires légendaires ou témoins d'un savoir-faire horloger d’exception, seront séduits par le LOT 210, une Rolex Date Date avec cadran corail, que l'on croit unique, ou le LOT 94, un prototype Rebellion Re-Volt porté par le pilote de Formule 1 Valtteri Bottas. "Antiquorum a connu une année 2022 très réussie, malgré le contexte difficile du marché des enchères", déclare Romain Réa, PDG d'Antiquorum." 2023 marquera deux anniversaires importants : le 70e anniversaire de la Rolex Submariner, dont Antiquorum est fière de détenir tous les records mondiaux de références Rolex Submariner COMEX vendues aux enchères, et le 60e anniversaire de la Rolex Daytona Réf. 6239 avec cadran 'Paul Newman'". Marquant la fin d'une année de célébration et le début d'une autre qui sera sans doute doublement fructueuse, veuillez trouver ci-dessous une sélection des meilleurs lots selon les experts d'Antiquorum: TOP LOTS : ROYAL OAK ROYALTY Nombreux connaissent le nom de Gerald Genta, le designer suisse à l'origine des montres les plus célèbres de l'horlogerie moderne, telle que la Nautilus de Patek Philippe et la Royal Oak d'Audemars Piguet, cette dernière étant peut-être le modèle de la marque le plus recherché sur le marché des montres commerciales et anciennes à ce jour. Le LOT 56, une Royal Oak à remontage automatique en acier inoxydable, possède plusieurs points de distinction. Premièrement, ce garde-temps est considéré comme "nouveau sur le marché " - le propriétaire précédent l'ayant acheté en 1975 et conservé depuis ; les archives ainsi que l'état impeccable de la pièce en témoignent. Deuxièmement, cette référence est une "Série A", comme le montre la gravure "No. A 1826" sur son fond plein. Ceci signifie qu'elle a été produite au début des années 1970 dans le lot original de la Série A réalisé par la marque après l'introduction de la Royal Oak en 1971. Entre 1972 et 1989, seuls 1 937 modèles Royal Oak "Série A" ont été produits. Référence historique, la Royal Oak d'Audemars Piguet possède également une présence culturelle peu commune pour la plupart des montres modernes. En effet, rares sont celles qui occupent une place dans l'histoire de l'horlogerie traditionnelle tout en étant citées dans les chansons de Jay-Z. ROLEX RÈGNE EN MAÎTRE Comme cité précédemment, 2023 sera une année importante pour la Rolex Submariner qui célèbrera 70 ans de souveraineté sur le marché des montres de plongée. La Rolex Submariner COMEX Ref. 5514 est une référence rare de Submariner, créée spécifiquement par la marque à la couronne pour la Compagnie Maritime d'Expertise, et qui lui fut livrée directement sans jamais être commercialisée. Une référence adulée, et identifiable même par ceux qui sont moins familiers avec l’horlogerie, la Rolex Submariner COMEX est souvent considérée comme le Saint Graal des garde-temps par de nombreux collectionneurs, tel que le célèbre chanteur et collectionneur John Mayer. Produite uniquement entre 1974 et 1977 pour un total d'environ 750 pièces, cette référence, dotée d'une valve d'échappement à hélium améliorée est considérée par les experts comme l'une des plus rares en son genre. Le LOT 201 date de 1974, ce qui fait de cette pièce l'une des toutes premières Rolex Submariner COMEX jamais produites. Antiquorum détient actuellement le record mondial des références de Rolex Submariner COMEX les plus chères jamais vendues aux enchères et n'est pas étranger à la Submariner COMEX. Cette pièce ne manquera pas d'attirer l'attention des aficionados de l'horlogerie car consignée par le propriétaire d'origine qui travaillait pour COMEX, elle est nouvellement arrivée sur le marché. Rolex ne manque pas d'icônes des années 70, notamment la Rolex Daytona, qui a fêté son 60ème anniversaire en 2022. Considérée comme l'un des modèles Rolex vintage les plus emblématiques, le LOT 216, une Rolex Daytona Réf. 6263 est facilement identifiable grâce à sa couronne vissée, sa lunette en bakélite noire et son cadran panda " exotique ", rendu célèbre par la superstar hollywoodienne Paul Newman. Le lot 216, l'ultime Daytona "Paul Newman Panda", n'est pas seulement en superbe condition mais résume également parfaitement l'esprit de la Daytona Paul Newman - le glamour hollywoodien dans une montre outil. Pièce singulière, le lot 210 est une Day-Date en platine (exceptionnellement rare pour Rolex) avec un cadran en corail. Considérée comme l'un des modèles les plus flamboyants de Rolex. La marque est connue pour son savoir-faire en matière de cadrans en pierre, matériaux qui se brisent malheureusement facilement au cours du processus de production et assemblage. Cette pièce, en de part son exceptionnel boîtier en platine, son bracelet Président et son extraordinaire cadran, est considérée par les experts comme une pièce unique sur le marché actuel. Hommage au célèbre skieur alpin français Jean-Claude Killy, qui, en plus d'avoir remporté trois médailles d'or olympiques, est devenu l'ambassadeur de la marque et figure à présent au conseil administratif de Rolex. LOT 226 ROLEX REF 6236, CHRONOGRAPHE, COMPTEURS DES MINUTES ET DES HEURES, TRIPLE DATE ; "ANTIMAGNÉTIQUE" DIT "JEAN-CLAUDE KILLY" ; ACIER INOXYDABLE Cette Rolex Ref. 6236 Chronographe est un autre exemple des prouesses de Rolex en matière de haute horlogerie et de savoir-faire. Cette référence dotée d'un mouvement chronographe triple date, est le mouvement le plus compliqué de la marque et reste le seul calibre chronographe triple date jamais produit par l’enseigne, en raison de sa complexité. Après une année 2022 incroyablement réussie comptant de nombreuses ventes aux enchères en ligne et physiques, Antiquorum est heureux de commencer la nouvelle année avec une sélection de lots si uniques à Monaco. Antiquorum, le premier commissaire-priseur au monde de montres modernes et de collection, établi à Genève en 1974, s’est imposé dans le monde des ventes aux enchères en cultivant un marché florissant de collectionneurs de montres dans le monde entier et obtient régulièrement les enchères records en offrant des pièces horlogères d’une provenance et d’une rareté exceptionnelles. Résolument avant-gardiste, Antiquorum a été la première maison de vente aux enchères à offrir un service complet en ligne avec la possibilité de placer des offres par correspondance ou de s’inscrire pour enchérir en temps réel pendant la vente. Antiquorum organise des ventes aux enchères à Genève, Hong Kong et Monaco, avec des expositions dans les principales villes du monde. Grâce à son équipe d’experts horlogers de renommée internationale, qui fournit une expertise et des services inégalés, et à sa recherche constante de méthodes d’enchères innovantes, Antiquorum continue, plus que jamais, à écrire l’histoire dans le temps. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site : https://www.antiquorum.swiss

The ten guest chefs have been confirmed for Middle Eastern Cuisine Gourmet Festival from 20th to 28th January 2023 in St. Moritz. Levant, North African and Minor Asian as Persian Gilf cuisine is celebrated world-winde and now you can sample all Middle Eastern rich tastes in St. Moritz. This is an absolute must for all lovers of good food: the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival will take place for the 29th time from 20th to 28th January 2023. Under the motto “Middle Eastern Cuisine”, gourmets of all stripes will gather in the Upper Engadine to sample delicacies prepared by the renowned guest chefs and the Executive Chefs of the partner hotels, and to exchange views at the festival events. Alan Geaam food presentation (Copyrights Yacine Sadik) The cuisine of the Middle East delights gourmets all over the world with its creativity and variety of flavours. There is something else that distinguishes Middle Eastern cuisine: nowhere else is the sense of community more celebrated during meals. Whether in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Palestine or Turkey, eating is an attitude of life and always a communal experience. Getting together with loved ones at a long table, sharing dishes, exchanging views, having a good time together - that's what counts. Chef Raz Rahav's food presentation. The St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2023 celebrates the creativity, diversity and conviviality that “Middle Eastern Cuisine” stands for. The wintery snow landscape of St. Moritz will be the perfect backdrop for the colourful dishes. St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2023: flavour fireworks for all the senses The festival programme and the guest chefs were presented today at the press conference at hotel Baur au Lac in Zurich. Ten of the most influential members of “Middle Eastern Cuisine” will come to St. Moritz in January to spoil the festival guests. Chef Tomer Tal's Food plate. (Copyrights Haim Yosef) Musa Dagdeviren food presentation (Copyrights Zeynep Dagdeviren) “The guest chefs of the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2023 unite influences of different culinary cultures in their dishes and combine traditional ingredients and preparation methods of the Orient and North Africa with modern cooking techniques of the Western world,” says Fabrizio Zanetti, head chef at “Suvretta House” and culinary director of the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival. All guest chefs have in common that they want to bring the rich culinary heritage of their home countries closer to those interested in gourmet food. Chef Silvena Rowe's food presentation. (Copyrights Tsvtoslav Mirchev) “Together with the top-class Executive Chefs of the festival partner hotels, a firework of flavours for all the senses will be created and meet highest standards of enjoyment,” promises Martin Scherer, President of the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival Association and Director of the “Hotel Saratz” in Pontresina. Chef Athanasios Kargatzidis food presentation (Copyrights Myriam Bouls) Experience top chefs of the “Middle Eastern Cuisine” up close At hotel “Waldhaus Sils”, the Turkish chef Musa Dağdeviren is a guest of Executive Chef Gero Porstein. Dağdeviren is known to many from the Netflix food documentary series “Chef's Table”, in which he was featured in 2018. His mission: with his cuisine he wants to create a kind of food atlas of Turkey. In his restaurant “Çiya” in Istanbul, he has been serving dishes since 1987, with recipes he has collected from cooks and housewives from all regions of the country. He uses exclusively seasonal products from small producers and farmers in the region. At the “Hotel Saratz”, Executive Chef Kari Walker welcomes Silvena Rowe. The Bulgarian-Turkish chef helped establish the restaurant "Omnia" in Dubai as co-owner and is today considered one of the leading “wellness chefs” in the Gulf area. For five years, “Omnia” has been among the 100 best restaurants in Dubai and has already won the UAE award “Best Healthy Restaurant” as well as the “Innovation Chef of the Year” award. Currently, Rowe runs the coffee shop “Al Botanica” as well as the restaurants “Nassau” and "Indian Kitchen by Chef Silvena" in the prestigious golf and country club “Jumeirah Golf Estates”. Athanasios Kargatzidis is Mauro Taufer’s guest at the “Kulm Hotel St. Moritz”. Born in Greece, he grew up in Canada and studied at the renowned Dubrulle Culinary Institute in Vancouver. He developed his own culinary signature during his travels all over the world, but always refers to his Greek roots with his modern fusion cuisine. As co-owner, Kargatzidis opened the restaurant “Baron” in Beirut, which is one of the best restaurants in all of Lebanon. In 2022, it was ranked 12th in the “Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants”, and 1st in the “Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants - Lebanon”. Tomer Tal, one of the shooting stars of the Israeli gastronomy scene, is a guest of Executive Chef Gian Nicola Colucci at the “Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski”. His gourmet restaurant “George & John” with its modern Israeli cuisine in the 5-star superior hotel “The Drisco” in Tel Aviv is one of the most renowned restaurants in the country. In 2022, it was ranked ninth among the 50 best restaurants in the entire Middle East. Before becoming head chef at “George & John”, Tal cooked in some of Israel’s best restaurants, including four years as head chef at “Yaffo”, the restaurant of celebrity chef Haim Cohen. Tal's creative cuisine is inspired by the multicultural flair of Tel Aviv. Raz Rahav will cook with Executive Chef Fabrizio Crespi at the “Carlton Hotel” St. Moritz. In 2016, Rahav fulfilled his dream and opened the restaurant called "OCD" in Tel Aviv, the name standing for obsessive compulsive disorder. His 19-course experience menu is served to only 19 guests per evening. The dishes combine techniques from the Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and from haute cuisine, with recipes and flavours from the Pan-Jewish and Israeli culinary heritage. In just seven years, head chef Raz Rahav has cooked his way to the top of Middle Eastern Cuisine, ranking third in “MENA's 50 Best Restaurants” in 2022. “Suvretta House” Executive Chef Fabrizio Zanetti welcomes Sami Tamimi. Born in Palestine, he started his career in Jerusalem, moved to Tel Aviv at the age of 21, built up a catering business and became head chef at “Lilith”, then one of Israel's most renowned restaurants. Tamini has lived in London since 1997. He met Yotam Ottolenghi at the “Baker & Spice” deli, and together they opened the first “Ottolenghi Deli” in Notting Hill in 2002. Today, in addition to five branches of the deli, the dream team also owns two restaurants, “NopiI” and “Rovi”, in London. Tamimi and Ottolenghi have published two cookbooks; and Tamimi wrote his third book, “Falastin”, together with Tara Wigley. Najat Kaanache will cook with Executive Chef Janko Glotz at the “Nira Alpina” hotel. The former actress is today not only a committed women's rights activist, but also one of the most important ambassadors for Moroccan cuisine. Twice already, Najat Kaanache has been named "best Moroccan cook in the world" as part of the "World's 50 Best." She is the face of the successful TV show "Cocina Marroqui", which is broadcast in Spain and 20 Latin American countries, and was the first and so far only Moroccan cook to work with Ferran Adria in the gourmet restaurant "El Bulli". Since 2016, gourmets have been able to see this for themselves in her restaurant "Nur" in the historic medina of the Moroccan city of Fez. Alan Geaam represents Middle Eastern cuisine in Paris. At the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival he is a guest of Fabrizio Piantanida at the Grand Hotel “Kronenhof” in Pontresina. Geaam was born in Libya and grew up in Lebanon. At the age of 10, he moved to the USA with his parents, and at 24 he went to Paris. There he first struggled along as a dishwasher before obtaining by chance his first job at the stoves. In 2007, the self-taught chef became head chef at the “Auberge Nicolas Flamel”, and in 2018 he was awarded his first Michelin star. Today, he owns his fine-dining restaurant “Alan Geaam” (1 Michelin star) near the Arc de Triomphe. Gal Ben Moshe comes from Berlin to St. Moritz, where he will be a guest of Rolf Fliegauf at the Hotel “Giardino Mountain”. Ben Moshe was born and raised in Tel Aviv, studied in London with 2-star chef Claude Bosi and opened his first restaurant “Glass” in Berlin in 2013. Since 2018, he has been running the "Prism" in Berlin, where he serves creative fine-dining dishes that pick up on the traditional flavours of the Levant region. Ben Moshe skilfully combines the ideas and philosophies of Levantine cuisine and typical ingredients of his homeland with the most modern cooking techniques. In 2020, he received his first star from the Michelin Guide. Executive Chef Maxim Luvara from the “Badrutt's Palace” Hotel welcomes Zineb “Zizi” Hattab. The Spaniard with Moroccan roots worked as a software engineer until a few years ago, then taught herself professional cooking techniques and completed traineeship with Andreas Caminada in Fürstenau and Massimo Bottura in Modena. Today she is one of the most talented chefs in Switzerland and runs the restaurants “Kle” and “Dar” in Zurich, which serve exclusively vegan dishes. In 2020, Gault Millau named Hattab “Discovery of the Year”, in 2021 she was awarded the “Green Star”, and in 2022 she received her first star from the Michelin Guide.